Celebrating the start of the new year in cinematic style, the annual Palm Springs International Film Festival took place from Jan. 1st-11th. In its 27th year, the prestigious festival in the desert resort, has featured more than 180 films from over 70 countries, an Awards Gala that has lately become a highly anticipated prelude to the Oscars, as well as the appearance of Hollywood’s finest, including Johnny Depp, Kate Winslet, and Matt Damon.

Unlike the Oscars or the Golden Globes, where movie stars and celebrities are expected to arrive in the most tasteful, elegant gowns, the Grammy’s expectations are always a little different. Instead of the award for most tasteful gown, musicians seem to play a contest of who can wear the wackiest outfit.